APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection High-energy physics Medical imaging Oil exploration X-ray detection ADVANTAGES: Extremely high light yield (80,000+ photons/MeV) Precise energy resolution Rapid response Operation at ambient temperatures ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have produced several new high-performance inorganic … [Read more...] about Novel High-Performance Scintillators for Radiation Detection
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Ultra-High Density Diffraction Gratings for Soft X-ray Applications IB-2523
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Improves spectral resolution of x-ray monochromators and spectrometers Temporal Pulse compression Extreme UV (EUV) Nanotechnology applications requiring ultra-high density periodically alternating lines with different physical or chemical properties Direct self-assembly of nanocrystals or polymers ADVANTAGES: Increases the … [Read more...] about Ultra-High Density Diffraction Gratings for Soft X-ray Applications IB-2523
More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection for Defense and homeland security Medical imaging: CT, PET, and SPECT Nuclear power monitoring Industrial gauging, e.g., tank fill level, materials thickness sensing Research involving spectrometry and imaging ADVANTAGES: Finer position resolution that current technology More accurate measurement by bulk … [Read more...] about More Sensitive, Less Expensive Semiconductor Detectors IB-2607
Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: High-order harmonic generation light sources Diagnostics on third- and fourth-generation light sources ADVANTAGES: Accurate, rapid spectrometry and beam profiling Inexpensive to build Minimal space requirements Can be implemented in new or existing systems Enables faster, less expensive light source building, … [Read more...] about Ultracompact Spectrometer and Beam Profiler for In-situ Vacuum UV and Soft X-Ray Beam Characterization IB-2520
Novel Alkali Metal and Alkali Earth Metal Gadolinium Halide Scintillators, IB-2461; Novel Alkali Metal Hafnium Oxide Scintillators, IB-2494
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radiation detection High-energy physics Medical imaging Oil exploration X-ray detection ADVANTAGES: Precise energy resolution Rapid response ABSTRACT: Researchers at Berkeley Lab have produced inorganic crystals with scintillation properties. IB-2461 provides for a composition comprising a gadolinium halide. IB-2494 … [Read more...] about Novel Alkali Metal and Alkali Earth Metal Gadolinium Halide Scintillators, IB-2461; Novel Alkali Metal Hafnium Oxide Scintillators, IB-2494